theory vs atomism

atomism vs theory

theory and atomism both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
theory	Yes	No	No	No
atomism	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, atomism is a hyponym of theory; that is, atomism is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than theory:

theory: a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena
atomism: (chemistry) any theory in which all matter is composed of tiny discrete finite indivisible indestructible particles

Other hyponyms of theory include reductionism, blastogenesis, preformation, theory of preformation, scientific theory, field theory, economic theory, atomic theory, atomist theory, atomistic theory, holism, holistic theory, structural sociology, structuralism, structural anthropology, structuralism, geocentric model, Neptunism, sociological theory.

theory (noun)	atomism (noun)
a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena	(chemistry) any theory in which all matter is composed of tiny discrete finite indivisible indestructible particles
a tentative insight into the natural world; a concept that is not yet verified but that if true would explain certain facts or phenomena	(psychology) a theory that reduces all mental phenomena to simple elements (sensations and feelings) that form complex ideas by association
a belief that can guide behavior

Difference between theory and atomism

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